Federal Trade Commission
Mentioned in 18 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
An independent federal agency responsible for consumer protection and enforcement against deceptive business practices, including algorithmic bias and fraud. The FTC has become a prominent topic in recent podcasts due to legal challenges to its independence, particularly regarding the Trump administration's claims that it can remove commissioners without cause, as well as high-profile enforcement actions against companies like Apple and individuals engaging in consumer fraud.
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Episode Mentions
CyberWire Daily · May 6, 2026
The exploit that writes its own story.
“Reached settlement with data broker Kochava requiring explicit consent for sensitive location data sales and collection restrictions”
Verdict with Ted Cruz · May 6, 2026
ANOTHER Massive Somali Fraud in Ohio plus Tucker Descends into Madness
“Led by Andrew Ferguson, heading Trump administration task force investigating Medicaid fraud”
The Chef's Cut · May 4, 2026
This Merger Could Change What You Eat—and How Much You Pay For It
“Regulatory body reviewing merger; has website for public complaints and precedent of blocking Cisco-US Foods deal”
The Ezra Klein Show · Apr 28, 2026
What We Got Right — and Wrong — in ‘Abundance’
“Under Lina Khan, winning lawsuits against entertainment companies for price-fixing abuses”
Click Here · Apr 28, 2026
Not quite yours
“Sued John Deere in January 2025 for blocking farmers from repairs and driving up repair costs through software restrictions”
CyberWire Daily · Apr 23, 2026
Your signal is showing.
“Designated as enforcement agency for proposed Secure Data Act privacy legislation”
Capitalisn't · Apr 2, 2026
The Real Cause Of Wage Stagnation - ft. Arin Dube
“Proposed policy under Biden administration to ban non-compete agreements, currently challenged in courts”
Kim Komando Daily Tech Update · Feb 27, 2026
Apple News accused of left-leaning bias
“Issued warning letter to Apple regarding algorithmic bias in Apple News content distribution”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 21, 2026
February 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Independent agency whose leadership Trump administration claims power to fire without cause”
Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer · Feb 3, 2026
A Government Built to Stall—and What That Means for Democracy (with Hannah Garden-Monheit)
“Hannah Garden-Monheit served as director of policy planning; Chair Khan cited as effective communicator and enforcer”
Strict Scrutiny · Jan 26, 2026
S7: Will the Court Actually Push Back Against Trump’s Unlawful Firings?
“Referenced in Trump v. Slaughter case regarding presidential removal authority over independent agency commissioners”
The Oath and The Office · Jan 22, 2026
DOJ vs. Trump: The Indictment That Never Came (with Glenn Kirschner)
“Supreme Court case challenging whether president can fire FTC commissioners without cause, threatening agency independence”
Scamfluencers · Jan 19, 2026
Charlie Javice: Fake It Til You Make It | 197
“Sent stern warning to Frank for misrepresenting CARES Act eligibility; investigated after Wesley's blog post”
Strict Scrutiny · Jan 12, 2026
S7: Debunking Trump’s Bullsh*t Legal Arguments for Invading Venezuela
“Cited as example of independent agency affected by expanded presidential removal authority”
Two Hot Takes · Jan 2, 2026
249: Couldn't Leave You Hanging..
“Regulatory body requiring funeral homes to accept caskets purchased from outside sources like Costco”
Strict Scrutiny · Dec 1, 2025
S7: December Preview: SCOTUS Doubles Down on Its BS
“Central agency in Trump v. Slaughter case regarding presidential removal authority over commissioners”
Lovett or Leave It · Sep 13, 2025
Political Violence Bad
“Investigating gender-affirming care providers as part of coordinated federal effort to restrict access”
The Uncertain Hour · Mar 24, 2021
My boss is an app
“Investigated Amazon Flex for tip manipulation; secured $61 million settlement to be distributed to affected drivers”